Weekly roundup (March 11)

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March 11, 2026 | Issue #149

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

With the sun setting later, warmer temperatures, and St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is lucky to be in NYC this week! Grab a free green doughnut at Krispy Kreme, cheer up and down 5th avenue for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and escape into warmth at the Summer Fridays The Sun Room!  ☀️🍀

– Rebeka

FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🎸 Christie’s The Jim Irsay Collection (March 11 - 12): Free to view at Christie's this week: one of the greatest collections of music, film and sports memorabilia and historic Americana ever assembled. The Jim Irsay Collection includes guitars played by The Beatles, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan, original manuscripts by Jack Kerouac, and legendary sporting artifacts linked to Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson. Check out the Reel here, don't miss it!

🪞SickScience Lab Popup at Ulta (March 11): Step inside the SickScience Lab, IRL for an immersive, science-first skincare experience to discover the power of exosome-formulated beauty.

⛳ Players Only Club (March 12): THE PLAYERS Championship is coming to life for one day only: test your skills on a recreation of the iconic “Island Green at 17”  for a chance to receive exclusive merchandise and more! 

🌸Summer Fridays The Sun Room (March 14 - 15): Step inside Summer Fridays first ever fragrance experience and discover Sunlit Vanilla before it launches. The pop-up is a space inspired by golden light, sweet indulgence and the scent of sunshine.

🍩Krispy Kreme St. Patrick's Day Free Green Doughnut (March 16 - 17): Get ready to feel extra lucky this St. Patrick’s Day! Customers who wear green in-shop or via drive-thru can receive one free Green Original Glazed doughnut. 

🚇Inspired by MetroCard Exhibit (March 16 - October 31): Opening at the New York Transit Museum’s Grand Central Gallery, Inspired by MetroCard explores how this everyday transit object evolved into a powerful artistic medium and source of inspiration for over three decades.

🍀St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 17): The 265th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan

🏀Comedy UO x Wilson March Madness (March 17): Free March Madness comedy show with free drinks, half court shots & a bracket challenge (with $1,500 grand prize!!) at Wilson SoHo. Tickets release via their waitlist on March 13th!

MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

⭐️GIRLSET “Tweak” Fan Meet-Up at UMusic Shop NY (March 11)

🥁Big East Battle of the Bands at Vessel (March 11)

🧋Be Bare x SIP Pop-Up (March 11)

💜Theory Women's History Month Be Heard: Give to Gain (March 12)

🥗Wonder Forest Hills Grand Opening (through March 12)

🇬🇧Smitten with Britain: Boden Pop-Up (March 13 -15)

📰Theory Theories Magazine Issue 2 Launch (March 14)

🧧Prospect Park Lunar New Year Celebration (March 14)

🖤Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest (March 14)

🤸‍♀️FabFitFun Build-A-Box Soho Pop-Up (through March 14)

🌹 The Rose Room with SEV Laser (through March 15)

🥤Friendly Rivalry Scott and Kip Lookalike Contest (March 16)

♟️Checkmate at BFPL (March 16 -27)

🌺The Met's 19th Annual Evening Celebrating Women (March 17)

🍿Extra Butter Monday Movie Nites (through March 30)

💚 Every Women Biennial 2026 (through April 11)

🖼️ Whitney Biennial 2026 (through August 23)

ON THE RADAR:

🍧 Rita's Italian Ice First Day of Spring (March 20): Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is continuing its beloved annual tradition, inviting guests to celebrate the first day of spring with a FREE Rita's Italian Ice giveaway!

🏛️ New Museum Re-Opening Weekend (March 21 - 22): Enjoy free admission during re-opening weekend of the New Museum’s 60,000-square-foot building expansion.

🏃🏾‍♀️ Champs Sports Run Club New York City (March 28): Champs Sports Run Club is pulling up to Times Square for an epic running event fueled by movement and community, powered by ASICS! Enjoy a free t-shirt, complimentary breakfast, prizes, and more! (while supplies last) (Sponsored)

🏀 C4 Energy x Local Hoops Pop‑Up with New York Knicks’ Josh Hart (March 21): C4 Energy and New York Knicks standout Josh Hart are joining forces to motivate athletes and fitness enthusiasts to push their limits with C4 Energy Drinks.C4 Energy is taking over Local Hoops for an exclusive one‑day pop‑up!

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

⭐️️ Cushion Foundation Testing Opportunity: A beauty brand is looking for women in the NYC area to join a short in-office product feedback session for a new cushion foundation. Try the product in person, share your thoughts, and get a $50 gift code as a thank you. Spots are limited, sign up today!

🛋️Dumbo Moving Giveaway: We are giving away moving vouchers + designer thrifted furniture this month (as part of Dumbo’s new service, furnishthrift.nyc). Good luck! 

🤑 Rakuten: Get Cash Back during at stores like Nike, Bloomingdales, lululemon & more (often 10%+). Plus, new users can get $50 (limited time!) after using the Rakuten app or browser extension to make their first purchase of $50+. Sign up here.

🙇🏽‍♀️ Get $225 for a Focus Group: Earn $225 in rewards to help to shape the future of technology! Sign up for a 3 hour in-person study in Midtown Manhattan and get $225 for your time and participation.